Apollo Bay's Local Tax & Accounting Professional
Tax returns, BAS, bookkeeping, and accounting support — professional service, right here on the Great Ocean Road.
Our proactive support for you
Great Ocean Advisory & Tax brings professional tax and accounting services to local businesses and individual doorstep — with the personal attention a big firm can't offer.
Tax Services
We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.
Individual Tax Returns - (from $220)
Simple Return - $220
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Suitable for:
- Salary and wage earners
- Basic work-related deductions
- Interest and dividend income
- Single income source
Includes:
- Preparation and lodgement
- ATO correspondence regarding the return
- Electronic lodgement
A Standard return (from $319) or Complex Return (from $440) will include one or more additional schedules as per below:
Additional Schedules
- Rental Property $150 per property
- Investment Income $99
- Business Schedule $150 per business schedule
- Crypto Tax Return From $440
- Capital Gains Tax From $250
Business Tax Returns
- Sole trader and partnership returns (from $300 depending on revenue)
- Company and trust tax returns (from $1,500 depending on revenue)
All business tax return engagements include a review of tax planning opportunities and compliance obligations.
Need Something More Complex?
If your affairs include trusts, companies, multiple entities, significant investments, foreign income or complex tax planning, we'll provide a fixed-fee quote before commencing work.
* Tax services are provided through Great Ocean Advisory & Tax under the supervision of The Accounting Academy Services Pty Ltd (ABN: 93 671 788 355, Tax Agent No. 26233096).
** BAS Agent services are provided independently by Great Ocean Business Solutions (Stephan Ras) under [ABN: 34 853 043 470, Bas Agent No. 26291074)
Professional. Local. Experienced
Stephan Ras brings over a decade of financial management and administration experience to Apollo Bay's business community. As Finance Manager for a large environmental organisation and with a background in operations management and bookkeeping, Steve understands what small business owners actually need — clear advice, accurate numbers, and someone they can call.
Steve holds a Master of Educational Studies and believes in plain-language explanations over jargon. Whether you're lodging your first tax return or managing a growing business, you'll always know what's happening and why.
Tax services are provided as a supervised trainee tax agent through The Accounting Academy Services Pty Ltd, ensuring all work meets the highest professional standards.
BAS Agent services are provided independently through Great Ocean Business Solutions, where Steve is a registered BAS Agent.
Contact us
Get in touch Whether you have a question or you're ready to get started, reach out directly.
PO BOX 362
3233 Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia
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* Tax services are provided through Great Ocean Advisory & Tax under the supervision of The Accounting Academy Services Pty Ltd (ABN: 93 671 788 355, Tax Agent No. 26233096).